Travel Agents in Arizona
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While jobs for Travel Agents in Arizona are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Travel Agents in Arizona is expected to decrease.
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Travel Agents in Arizona earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Travel Agents Work in Arizona?
In 2018, there were 2,570 Travel Agents working in the state.
There were 2,250 Travel Agents employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 320 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 650 Travel Agents working in it, which means Arizona has more Travel Agents than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Travel Agents in this state are declining at a rate of 5.0% which is a slower decline than the nationwide estimated projection of
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 170 annual job openings, and a total of 1,510 jobs for Arizona Travel Agents in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 7,800 annual jobs and 72,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Travel Agents Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Travel Agents ranged from $32,180 to $70,620 with $47,430 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.47 to $33.95. The median hourly rate was $22.81.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $18.99 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $3.82.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Arizona Metros for Travel Agents
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Travel Agents.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,330 | $48,560 |
| Tucson, AZ | 130 | $31,180 |
Top States for Travel Agents Employment
View the list below to see where most Travel Agents work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9,730 | $36,730 |
| California | 8,270 | $45,320 |
| New York | 6,000 | $35,320 |
| Texas | 4,680 | $34,150 |
| Illinois | 3,770 | $38,380 |
| Arizona | 2,570 | $47,430 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,530 | $37,880 |
| Georgia | 2,190 | $31,100 |
| New Jersey | 2,120 | $42,970 |
| Massachusetts | 1,920 | $47,160 |
| Michigan | 1,820 | $35,720 |
| Missouri | 1,670 | $31,130 |
| South Carolina | 1,510 | $27,200 |
| Colorado | 1,380 | $40,780 |
| Ohio | 1,370 | $33,270 |
| Virginia | 1,340 | $44,810 |
| North Carolina | 1,270 | $38,530 |
| Minnesota | 1,220 | $44,140 |
| Washington | 1,150 | $51,520 |
| Wisconsin | 1,150 | $35,090 |
Below are the states where Travel Agents get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $54,810 |
| Washington | $51,520 |
| Arizona | $47,430 |
| Massachusetts | $47,160 |
| Kansas | $46,050 |
| Wyoming | $45,940 |
| California | $45,320 |
| Virginia | $44,810 |
| Minnesota | $44,140 |
| Connecticut | $43,510 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Nick Nijhuis under License
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